Most Americans support supplying arms to Ukraine, poll finds

65% of Americans support providing arms to Ukraine for defense, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Respondents believe such assistance demonstrates to China and other US rivals a desire to protect the country’s interests and allies.

The number of supporters of Ukraine increased by 19%, compared to May when 46% of US citizens supported the provision of weapons to the Armed Forces.

“The survey was conducted just days after Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the private Wagner mercenary company, launched and then called off a mutiny over what he charged was the Russian defense ministry’s mishandling of the war in Ukraine,” Reuters explains.

The results indicate greater support for US President Joe Biden’s “whatever it takes” policy to help Ukraine. 1,004 citizens participated in the survey, including 400 Democrats and 383 Republicans.

“In other findings, the survey said large majorities of Americans – 67% and 73% – are more likely to support a candidate in next year’s U.S. presidential election who will continue military aid to Ukraine and one who backs the NATO alliance,” the media concludes.